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October 2, 2023

Archbishop Francis Leo vows to keep his flock safe

Archbishop Francis Leo of Toronto receives his pallium at a Mass in St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, Toronto, Sept. 29, 2023.

As Toronto Archbishop Francis Leo was conferred the pallium at a Sept. 29 ceremony at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, the archbishop promised that he would, like the shepherd, keep watch over his flock and keep them safe.

Published in Canada
June 29, 2021

Pope Francis at pallium Mass: Freedom comes from welcoming Christ

Pope Francis raises the Book of the Gospels during Mass on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican June 29, 2021.

VATICAN CITY -- Sts. Peter and Paul were great not just because of their zeal for the Gospel, but because they allowed Christ to enter their hearts and change their lives, Pope Francis said.

Published in Reflections
June 29, 2020

Canadian archbishop gets third pallium

Pope Francis blesses palliums as he celebrates Mass marking the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican June 29, 2020.

VATICAN CITY -- Archbishop Terrence Prendergast of Ottawa-Cornwall is preparing to retire, but first he is planning a liturgy where he will receive the pallium. Again.

Published in Canada
June 29, 2020

World needs more prayer, less complaints Pope Francis says at pallium Mass

Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he celebrates Mass marking the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican June 29, 2020.

VATICAN CITY -- Some people always will want to destroy unity and stifle prophets, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.

Published in Faith
June 29, 2018

Bring God's love to everyone, even if it costs you your 'good name', Pope says

New archbishops are seen as Pope Francis celebrates Mass marking the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 29. At the conclusion of the Mass the pope presented palliums in boxes to dozens of new archbishops from around the world.
VATICAN – God wants his disciples to bring his mercy and love to everyone, everywhere on earth, which means it may cost them their "good name," comfort and their life, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
Published in Reflections